2026 Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools
There are 73 colleges that offer a degree in General Philosophy & Religion. Learn more about the most popular schools below:
Finding the Best General Philosophy & Religion School for You
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for General Philosophy & Religion students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendance, there are many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. This report analyzed 73 schools in the United States to see which General Philosophy & Religion programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.
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2026 Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools in the United States
Check out the General Philosophy & Religion programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.
Top 25 Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools
Our 2026 rankings named Saint Joseph Seminary College the most popular school in the U.S. for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Located in St. Benedict, LA, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Read full report on General Philosophy & Religion at Saint Joseph Seminary College
Berry College comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Berry College is a private nonprofit school located in Mount Berry, GA. This school awarded 11 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $39,985. Read full report on General Philosophy & Religion at Berry College
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Louisville, KY. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $58,381. Read full report on General Philosophy & Religion at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Iliff School of Theology comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Iliff School of Theology is a private nonprofit school located in Denver, CO. This school awarded 10 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Iliff School of Theology Report
Claremont School of Theology landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. Claremont School of Theology is a private nonprofit school located in Los Angeles, CA. This school awarded 9 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Read More…
University of St Thomas landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. University of St Thomas is a private nonprofit school located in Houston, TX. This school awarded 9 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $46,940. Read More…
Central Washington University comes in at #7 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Located in Ellensburg, WA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $43,326. Read full report on General Philosophy & Religion at Central Washington University
Rowan University landed the #8 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. Located in Glassboro, NJ, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,275. Read full report on General Philosophy & Religion at Rowan University
Harvard University comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Harvard University is a private nonprofit school located in Cambridge, MA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,518. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Harvard University Report
Yale University comes in at #10 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Located in New Haven, CT, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,379. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Yale University Report
Institute of Lutheran Theology landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. Institute of Lutheran Theology is a private nonprofit school located in Brookings, SD. This school awarded 5 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Read More…
Omega Graduate School comes in at #12 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Omega Graduate School is a private nonprofit school located in Dayton, TN. This school awarded 5 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Omega Graduate School Report
Pontifical College Josephinum comes in at #13 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Located in Columbus, OH, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Pontifical College Josephinum Report
Salt Lake Community College comes in at #14 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Located in Salt Lake City, UT, this is a public institution. This school awarded 5 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $39,023. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Salt Lake Community College Report
Stockton University landed the #15 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. Stockton University is a public school located in Galloway, NJ. This school awarded 5 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,285. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Stockton University Report
Drew University comes in at #16 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Located in Madison, NJ, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 4 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,745. Read full report on General Philosophy & Religion at Drew University
Hillsdale College landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. Hillsdale College is a private nonprofit school located in Hillsdale, MI. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Hillsdale College Report
Nebraska Wesleyan University landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. Located in Lincoln, NE, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 4 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $43,118. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Nebraska Wesleyan University Report
Palm Beach Atlantic University landed the #19 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private nonprofit school located in West Palm Beach, FL. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,993. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Palm Beach Atlantic University Report
Rocky Mountain College comes in at #20 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Rocky Mountain College is a private nonprofit school located in Billings, MT. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $36,498. Read More…
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #21 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Wake Forest, NC. This school awarded 4 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $51,360. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Report
Valdosta State University landed the #22 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. Located in Valdosta, GA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,761. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Valdosta State University Report
Concordia University-Wisconsin comes in at #23 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Located in Mequon, WI, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 3 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,181. Read full report on General Philosophy & Religion at Concordia University-Wisconsin
Pace University landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. Located in New York, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 3 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $55,677. Read full report on General Philosophy & Religion at Pace University
Wesleyan College comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Located in Macon, GA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 3 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,761. Read full report on General Philosophy & Religion at Wesleyan College
Rest of the Top Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great schools for this major that just missed the list above.
| Rank | College | Location |
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| 51 | Hampton University | Hampton, VA |
| 52 | Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology | Brookline, MA |
| 53 | Johnson University | Knoxville, TN |
| 54 | Kean University | Union, NJ |
| 55 | LaGrange College | Lagrange, GA |
| 56 | Lorain County Community College | Elyria, OH |
| 57 | Los Angeles Pierce College | Woodland Hills, CA |
| 58 | Marist University | Poughkeepsie, NY |
| 59 | Marymount Manhattan College | New York, NY |
| 60 | Messenger College | Bedford, TX |
| 61 | Midland University | Fremont, NE |
| 62 | Millsaps College | Jackson, MS |
| 63 | Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Perkinston, MS |
| 64 | Muskingum University | New Concord, OH |
| 65 | Otterbein University | Westerville, OH |
| 66 | Philander Smith University | Little Rock, AR |
| 67 | Piedmont University | Demorest, GA |
| 68 | Presbyterian College | Clinton, SC |
| 69 | St. Andrews University | Laurinburg, NC |
| 70 | St. Thomas Aquinas College | Sparkill, NY |
| 71 | The University of Tennessee Southern | Pulaski, TN |
| 72 | United Lutheran Seminary | Gettysburg, PA |
| 73 | University of Maine at Farmington | Farmington, ME |
General Philosophy & Religion by Region
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More General Philosophy & Religion Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Majors Related to General Philosophy & Religion
General Philosophy & Religion Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy & Religion | 184 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 9,248 |
| Philosophy | 8,973 |
| Other Philosophy & Religion | 224 |
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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.
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